Ambler Extended Care Center

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often the result of poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percent of long-term stay patients which have experienced a UTI. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 3.12% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are showing symptoms of depression. High rates of depression could indicate worse patient care.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 88.22% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the deterioration of a patient's medical condition.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term patients that maintained mobility. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is critical to patients well-being.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 8.92 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Ambler Extended Care Center, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.